The Big Heat (song)

"The Big Heat"
Single by Stan Ridgway
from the album The Big Heat
B-side	"Salesman"
Released	1985
Format	7", 12"
Recorded	Fiddler's Studio, J.C. Studios and The Lighthouse, Hollywood, CA
Genre	New wave, alternative rock
Length	4:26
Label	I.R.S.
Writer(s)	Stan Ridgway
Producer(s)	Hugh Jones
Stan Ridgway singles chronology
"Don't Box Me In" (1983) "The Big Heat" (1985) "Drive, She Said" (1985)
The Big Heat track listing "The Big Heat" (1) "Pick It Up (And Put It in Your Pocket)" (2)

"The Big Heat" is a song by the American singer-songwriter Stan Ridgway and is the first single released in support of his 1985 debut album The Big Heat.

Formats and track listing

All songs written by Stan Ridgway, except where noted.

European 7" single (ILSA 6296)

1. "The Big Heat" – 4:32
2. "Drive, She Said" – 4:35

Australian 7" single (ILSA 12.6588)

1. "The Big Heat" – 4:32
2. "Pick It Up (And Put It in Your Pocket)" – 4:32

Netherlands 12" single (ILSA 12.7025)

1. "The Big Heat" – 4:33
2. "Stormy Side of Town" – 5:01
3. "Salesman" – 5:28

UK 7" single (IRM 123)

1. "The Big Heat" – 3:49 (remix)
2. "Foggy River" (Fred Rose) – 4:20

UK 12" single (IRMT 123)

1. "The Big Heat" – 3:52 (remix)
2. "Foggy River" (Fred Rose) – 4:20
3. "Salesman" – 5:26

Charts

Chart (1985)	Peak position
UK Indie Chart[1]	13
Chart (1987)	Peak position
Australian Singles Chart[2]	91

References

1. Lazell, Barry (1997). Indie Hits 1980-1989. Cherry Red Books. Retrieved June 29, 2015.
2. "ARIA Charts: Top Singles of 1987". charts.org.nz. Retrieved June 29, 2015.

External links

• "The Big Heat" at Discogs (list of releases)